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Roman Blinds - where to buy?
Hello Can anyone recommended a company that sells made-to-measure roman blinds? I know there are loads on the internet but i'd rather go with a company that's recommended :) Thanks in advance
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BOSCH WFO2855GB - reconditioned? 135 any good?
Just trying to get some more info...it says exxcel 1400 on the front and is silver... How old approx? Any good? It was £135 and is replacing my hoover machine that grinds on the spin... Have I got another dodgy buy :rollseyes: Any feedback most welcome Paying for it out of savings (I will be a good frugalista. I will, I…
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How to repair/patch chips in white laminated MDF board
Hi All, I have just built some shelving out of white laminated MDF and unfortunately I managed to chip some of the shelves. Can anyone suggest a way of repairing or patching these chips? Thanks, Peter.
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external redecorating on Flats, how to progress
Hi we are a small residential association and need to have the external redcorating done, which would need scaffolding. We want to keep the costs down but want to ensure health & safety of any one working on the site/scaffolding, and ensure we have a good standard of work. If we were to ask a registered company to erect…
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Emulsion over varnished wood
Help ... ! I have kept the dado rails and was told that if I wanted them the same colour as the walls I could use the same emulsion paint. Hmm. Not sure that it was a good idea. The wood was rubbed down but I don't think that the emulsion paint is going to be up to the job. Has anyone done this successfully? Thanks
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Washing machine - repair or replace?
The fast spin on my washing machine has disappeared. It still washes fine and the drum rotates fine, but it just doesn't step up the gear to give the final fast spin to get the water out of the clothes at the end. Any idea what the problem could be and whether it's worth getting someone in to fix the machine? It's a 15…
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Permanent light in loft space
We live in a 10 year old 3 bed semi and are wanting to change our heating system to a combi in the loft. To do this we will need to have a permanent light in the loft - does anyone have any idea how much we should be looking at for an electrician to do this please? Thank you!
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Help - Northumbrian water
Hi, ETA - NW actually admitted that it is a shared sewer that outlets at the ery end of the street but insist it is private. When I ask why that is, she has no idea.
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stair carpet
Does any1 have any idea how much I'm looking at for supply and fit of stairs carpet We have laid r own underlay just supply fit of a fairly decent stairs carpet Forgot t add 13 steps a metre sq at bottom then roughly 2x1m at top
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Rustic bricks
Hi everyone I just wanted your opinions if I may. I have commissioned a builder to do my extension and they have been working on the groundworks for two weeks now. The rest of the existing house has "rustic bricks" like this:…
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Conservatory butted onto neighbours extension? (pics)
I'd like to get a conservatory on my mid-terrace. 20+ years back, a previous neighbour had build an extension right to the boundary - I think the soffit boarding actually comes into my 'space' - Anyhow, what sort of arrangement (party wall?) would I need so that the conservatory is actually joined to that wall? I get on…
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Carpet fitting costs
We are looking at replacing 2 flights of stairs, small bedroom ensuite and landing. We had an estimator round and he worked it out at 45 sq metres. My husband had pre-worked it out and it wasn't far from his estimate. We are shocked by the fitting charge. It appears that we are being charged a 'sur charge' for fitting the…
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Anybody used this company to buy a cooker?
Thinking of buying new cooker from rangecookersuk.com, as their prices are good. Has anybody got experience of what their service is like? Thanks. P.S. If this sounds familiar, it's because I got the name wrong last time!!
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Need advice about blinds/curtains for kitchen please.
Hi In my kitchen, I have a patio door 6ft wide and 7ft 2" tall and 1 large window above my sink. there's also a small window. The door and windows are old but serviceable. I've had venetian blinds on them for 9yrs but they are now revolting. I would like to have something covering the windows and door that would keep some…
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white stuff on brickwork
how do you stop the 'white stuff' from appearing on brickwork... It is old brickwork in a porch area and the white chalky coating (i have no idea if it has an official name) comes back fairly quickly after a clean and wash with mild bleach solution... is there a way to prevent it coming back, eg. clear weather coat type…
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walk in shower - glue or screw
Hi - we are looking to buy a place with a walk in shower. Tray on the floor and two sides are tiled walls and two sides are a perpex frame which is attached to the wall. I cant see if it is glued on or screwed in. Does anyone know how these are usually attached. Reason for asking is we need a bath as have young kids but…
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Kitchen Tiling
Hi Can someone please advise, i am having a new kitchen put in and tiling done what i want to know is: Do i need to tile the whole kitchen and then have the units put on? Walls are not in a bad condition but i don't want the kitchen to rot from the back at a later date due to condensation etc... Any help with this question…
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Kitchens, Magnet and alternatives?
We've just got a quote from Magnet for a new kitchen, and it's far too much, essentially it's the same design as we have now, just with everything brand new. We are also keeping our dishwasher and washer, as they are good quality items. Coupled this with our builders quote for some minor alternations and fitting, and I can…
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Getting whole house redecorated in one go
Moved into a house last year which is in good decorative order but the colours aren't really to our taste and high traffic areas like the hall are starting to look like they need re-painting. Considering getting decorators in to do the whole house (except for bathrooms) in one go. Painting walls, ceiling, radiators and…
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Cheap fence/railing idea to stop dogs on garden
We have just moved to a new property with a very large garden, in our last property we had a side garden and a back patio. We allowed the dogs to go on the patio as it was easily cleaned up but kept them off the side grass garden so it was safe for the kids. However this garden is a very long wide garden, so we were…
